Will different levels of care influence long term outcomes in diabetes? Yes, structured and systematic protocols aiming at specific targets and avoiding the risk of hypoglycemia promises less/no chances of development of complications in diabetes.

We have also included a brief update on the American Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Recommendations 2016.

Can coffee prevent diabetes? If so, which component? Read about these and much more in the December 2015 issue of JDC Diabetes Gems.

We wish all our readers a happy, healthy 2016!

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